Neurotransmitters And Synaptic Transmission

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noun a type of enzyme that breaks down the neurotransmitter acetylcholine in the nervous system

  • Acetylcholinesterase is an enzyme that breaks down the neurotransmitter acetylcholine in the nervous system.
  • They say acetylcholinesterase is like the clean-up crew for acetylcholine in your brain.
  • Acetylcholinesterase is like the garbage disposal for acetylcholine in your body.
  • Think of acetylcholinesterase as the janitor that sweeps away excess acetylcholine in your system.